Private foundation · EIN 27-2238037 · McLean, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $633K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$633K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCSupport for solving hunger problems$200K
Environmental Film FestivalWashington, DCAdvocate for & advance environmental issues through film$88K
Food Bank of NYCNew York, NYSupport for solving hunger problems$50K
Bridgeport Rescue MissionBridgeport, CTProvide vital services to men, woman, children fighting homelessness, hunger, addiction$50K
Saint Ann's SchoolBrooklyn, NYProvide creative enrichment for programs, extraordinary faculty compensation, student financial assistance$40K
Bowdoin College Kaempfer FundBrunswick, MEProvide students with financial support for visual arts course supplies$25K
Save the Children FederationFairfield, CTGive children the opportunity to a healthy start in life$25K
Amnesty InternationalNew York, NYProvide global human rights support$25K
College of Charleston Dean's Excellence FundCharleston, SCPromote the advancement of the school of business students$25K
ElunaPhiladelphia, PASupport families affected by grief or addiction$25K
National Museum of Women in the ArtsWashington, DCChampion women through the arts$25K
NYU Daily Gift AccountNew York, NYSupport university students, faculty and programs$25K
Leveling the Playing FieldWashington, DCProvide under resourced communities with increased access to youth sports and recreation$15K
Real Organic Food ProjectEast Thetford, VTStrengthen the organic movement through farmer led crop and livestock management practices$10K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation the Joey FundNatick, MAWork alongside the cystic fibrosis foundation to support people with cystic fibrosis$5,000

By state: District of Columbia 4 · New York 4 · Connecticut 2 · Maine 1 · South Carolina 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $633K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (4 grants), New York (4 grants), Connecticut (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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